Kimi Antonelli takes pole for British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the 2026 British Grand Prix, starting from the front alongside Charles Leclerc, who edged out Lewis Hamilton for the second spot. George Russell will start fourth in the second Mercedes, with Isack Hadjar qualifying fifth in his Red Bull. Max Verstappen, a four-time champion, starts seventh. Two drivers will face grid penalties: Pierre Gasly drops to P15 for qualifying infractions, while Lance Stroll will start 21st due to a 10-place penalty for power unit usage. The race begins at 1500 local time.
- •Antonelli achieves pole with a time of 1:28.111
- •Leclerc and Hamilton start second and third respectively
- •Russell qualifies fourth, Hadjar fifth
- •Verstappen starts seventh, behind Norris in sixth
- •Gasly and Stroll receive grid penalties
"The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 British Grand Prix.
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